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Spencer Gulf King Prawns with Garlic Butter

Premium Australian wild prawns deserve minimal interference — 4 minutes on the grill with garlic, butter, and lemon.

Prep: 5 minCook: 4 minServings: 4Difficulty: easy

Method

  1. 1

    Split prawns down the back without cutting through — remove the dark vein.

  2. 2

    Mash butter with garlic, chilli, lemon zest, half the parsley, salt and pepper.

  3. 3

    Heat a heavy grill pan (or BBQ) to high. Place prawns cut-side up and spoon over half the butter.

  4. 4

    Grill 2 min, flip, grill 2 min more — just until the shells are pink.

  5. 5

    Transfer to a serving platter. Dot with remaining butter. Shower with parsley and lemon juice.

  6. 6

    Serve immediately with crusty bread to mop up the butter.

Tips

  • Buy prawns the day you cook them. The shell colour should be deep, not pale.
  • Don't overcook — 4 minutes total is the sweet spot for most sizes.
Pairing

McLaren Vale Fiano or a crisp Margaret River Semillon-Sauvignon Blanc.

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